St. Johns County residents who have been dealing with flooding caused by storms may now have the opportunity to receive assistance. The county is organizing homeowner outreach meetings to inform locals about potential grant money available to help prevent or repair damage to their homes. Through the “Flood Mitigation Assistance” (FMA) program, residents could potentially obtain thousands of dollars from FEMA to elevate or rebuild their homes in order to minimize future storm impacts. To qualify for the program, homeowners must have National Flood Plan Insurance and own the home. Residents, like Chris, who has lived near A1A for over…
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St. Augustine Amphitheatre to Host The Head And The Heart, Featuring Amanda Shires, on October 18
The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is excited to announce that the popular band, The Head And The Heart, will be performing on Wednesday, October 18. The show will also feature Amanda Shires as a special guest. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, July 28 at 10 am through Ticketmaster.com or at the venue’s Box Office. The Head And The Heart are embarking on a headlining tour across North America this fall, and The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is included in their lineup. The band recently released a fan-sourced music video for their song “Rivers And Roads,” which has achieved remarkable success…
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St. Augustine Book Festival to Take Place at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
The St. Augustine Book Festival will be held at the Ximenez Fatio House Museum on the first three Saturdays of September 2023. The festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 2, September 9, and September 16. Visitors can enjoy various literary events, including historic house tours, author meet and greets, author presentations, book signings, and opportunities to explore local attractions and vendors. The festival will be hosted at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum located at 20 Aviles St, in historic St. Augustine. Admission to the festival is free, but donations will be accepted to support the…
Continue ReadingSt. Johns plans town hall sessions concerning fate of World Golf Hall of Fame site
The World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine will be closing its doors on September 1. The United States Golf Association decided to relocate the Hall of Fame to its original location in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The Hall of Fame, which was founded in Pinehurst in 1974 and moved to St. Augustine in 1998, is situated in the World Golf Village resort community. In addition to the Hall of Fame, the St. Augustine properties include an IMAX Theater, a PGA Tour Productions facility, and 36.7 acres of parking lots and other amenities. St. Johns County is now seeking input…
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